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Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin (37) catches a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin (37) catches a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin (37) runs for a touchdown against Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

How local NFL products fared in Week 16

Lynnwood native Myles Gaskin produces his best game of the season in Miami’s win over the Raiders.

Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin (37) runs for a touchdown against Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacob Eason (9) walks off of the field after warm ups prior to the start of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacob Eason (9) walks off of the field after warm ups prior to the start of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Jake Luton (6) in the end zone celebrating his rushing touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)

Luton supports Marysville nonprofit for My Cause, My Cleats

The Jaguars QB will wear shoes supporting the CJK Foundation, a suicide prevention organization.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Jake Luton (6) in the end zone celebrating his rushing touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin (37) runs with ball and is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mackensie Alexander (21) during an NFL football game, Sunday, DEC. 6, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin (37) runs with ball and is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mackensie Alexander (21) during an NFL football game, Sunday, DEC. 6, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
New York Giants linebacker Devante Downs (52) during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
New York Giants linebacker Devante Downs (52) during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Alphas defensive back Austin Joyner (44), a Marysville Pilchuck graduate, encourages teammates during a Spring League game. (Cooper Neill / The Spring League)
Alphas defensive back Austin Joyner (44), a Marysville Pilchuck graduate, encourages teammates during a Spring League game. (Cooper Neill / The Spring League)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree (48) pushes past Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson (74), left, to sack quarterback Jake Luton (6) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree (48) pushes past Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson (74), left, to sack quarterback Jake Luton (6) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
New York Giants linebacker Devante Downs (52) in action during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants linebacker Devante Downs (52) in action during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Jake Luton (6) throws a pass against Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Jake Luton (6) throws a pass against Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jaguars' rookie quarterback Jake Luton (#6), seen here at a scrimmage at TIAA Bank Field in August, was the right choice to start against the Houston Texans as a replacement for the injured Gardner Minshew. (Bob Self/Florida Times-Union/TNS)

MP alum Luton to get 1st career start with Jaguars

The rookie quarterback will fill in for the injured Gardner Minshew on Sunday against the Texans.

Jaguars' rookie quarterback Jake Luton (#6), seen here at a scrimmage at TIAA Bank Field in August, was the right choice to start against the Houston Texans as a replacement for the injured Gardner Minshew. (Bob Self/Florida Times-Union/TNS)
4 players with local ties stick on initial NFL rosters
4 players with local ties stick on initial NFL rosters
The Herald’s 2019-20 Man of the Year in Sports: Jake Luton

The Herald’s 2019-20 Man of the Year in Sports: Jake Luton

The MP alum battled through numerous major injuries at Oregon State to be drafted the NFL’s Jaguars.

The Herald’s 2019-20 Man of the Year in Sports: Jake Luton
Marysville Pilchuck soccer player Edgar Martinez

Marysville Pilchuck soccer player Edgar Martinez

Standout defender also kicked for the football team and shares a name with a Seattle Mariners icon.

Marysville Pilchuck soccer player Edgar Martinez
Community sports roundup: MP alum earns big academic honor

Community sports roundup: MP alum earns big academic honor

Olivia Lee’s work at EvCC is recognized; the Snohomish Soccer Dome closes its doors for good.

Community sports roundup: MP alum earns big academic honor
Marysville native Luton selected by Jaguars in NFL draft

Marysville native Luton selected by Jaguars in NFL draft

The former Marysville Pilchuck standout goes to Jacksonville with the 189th overall pick.

Marysville native Luton selected by Jaguars in NFL draft
UW coach on RaeQuan Battle: ‘His future is on a different level’

UW coach on RaeQuan Battle: ‘His future is on a different level’

The Washington men’s basketball coach says the former Marysville Pilchuck star has ‘limitless’ potential.

UW coach on RaeQuan Battle: ‘His future is on a different level’
Four Snohomish County natives eligible in upcoming NFL draft

Four Snohomish County natives eligible in upcoming NFL draft

Jacob Eason, Jake Luton, Mosese Fifita and Austin Joyner hope to have their dreams realized this week.

Four Snohomish County natives eligible in upcoming NFL draft
Local products’ intersecting path leads all the way to NFL

Local products’ intersecting path leads all the way to NFL

Jacob Eason and Jake Luton have been playing together or against each other since flag football.

Local products’ intersecting path leads all the way to NFL

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Month for February

Below are the candidates for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Month for February 2020. They were the winners of the athlete-of-the-week polls conducted during… Continue reading